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What makes a great blog profile photo?Smart learners are creating a positive digital footprint

  • Think about how you advertise yourself online.
  • Remember it will be there forever.
  • Share content that you and your whānau will be proud of.
  • Understand the difference between private and public information.
  • Choose a clear in focus picture.
  • Think about the background.
  • SMILE

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Go to this website > www.webcamtoy.com

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CLICK the Ready? Smile! button that looks like this

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Take a photo using the camera button that looks like this

Save the photo to your Chromebook by clicking on the save button.

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Go to your DRIVE

Open your folder

Click NEW

FILE UPLOAD

Find the photo and open it

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Your blog has been created to share your learning.

Is your blog profile up to date?

  • Introduce yourself and share some information about you.
  • What you are good at? What do you enjoy?
  • What are your challenges?
  • What are your goals for this year?

Decide what personal information you want to share about yourself.

Is all the information in your personal profile OK to share?

If you are not sure keep your personal information private.

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  • Check and see if you have any comments on your blog posts.

  • Read the comments carefully.

  • Think about what the comment says or asks.

  • Answer any questions.

  • Remember to be friendly and thank the person for commenting.

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